In this weekly overview we list the most important Apple news for you and you will also find the most popular tips from the past few days.
Last week, Apple started a service program for problems with the iPhone 14 Plus camera. In addition, a rumor appeared that the MacBook Pro may be equipped with a thinner design with an OLED display in 2026.
Top Apple News
Apple starts service program for problems with iPhone 14 Plus camera
Monday, November 4 • Wesley Fabry
Do you own an iPhone 14 Plus and does the rear camera sometimes not respond? Then you may be eligible for Apple’s new service program to have the camera replaced.
Apple has determined that the rear camera may not be previewing on a very small percentage of iPhone 14 Plus devices. Affected devices were manufactured between April 10, 2023 and April 28, 2024 and are eligible for free repair.
Simyo now has support for 5G: extra affordable on the fast mobile data network
Monday, November 4 • Wesley Fabry
From November 1, Simyo customers can use the 5G network. It does not matter whether you have a subscription or prepaid with the provider. This allows you to use the fast mobile data network extra cheaply.
Simyo was one of the few ‘large’ players on the market that did not yet offer 5G. Thanks to the adjustment, existing and new customers automatically gain access to the 5G network at no additional costs.
Summary: MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac with M4 chip now available
Friday, November 8 • Wesley Fabry
Apple announced new products in a special way last week. Instead of an Apple event, the company has chosen to announce all new products using a press release. All new products have been available since last Friday.
Although Apple did not hold an event, all new products are provided with a nice introduction video. Because we understand that you may have missed the announcements, we list all the new products for you. This way you immediately know what’s new.
MacBook Pro may get a new thinner design with OLED screen in 2026
Saturday, November 9 • Wesley Fabry
Although the MacBook Pro with M4 chip was recently announced, the first rumors about the successor are already starting to appear. Mark Gurman’s newsletter states that Apple has plans to provide the MacBook Pro with a thinner design.
In 2021, the design of the MacBook Pro was updated and became ‘thicker’ than its predecessor. According to the latest rumors, Apple would like to launch a MacBook Pro with a new design and OLED display in 2026 at the earliest.
Most popular Apple tips from last week
- Activate week view in the Calendar app for iPhone and iPad
- iPhone parts get activation lock, stolen parts are blocked
- Change the primary email address of an Apple Account via iPhone or iPad
- Track sleep patterns and improve sleep with the Sleep app for Apple Watch
- Set up and use iCloud on a Windows PC
- Disable Siri Suggestions in Safari During Search on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Download and sync maps offline with an Apple Watch